women's rights

More GOP states challenge federal rules protecting transgender students

Politics
Amanda Smith

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Seven more Republican-led states sued Tuesday to challenge a new federal regulation that seeks to protect the ...

In a global first, Gambia could reverse its ban on female genital cutting

World
David Turner

ERREKUNDA, Gambia (AP) — Lawmakers in Gambia will vote Monday on legislation that seeks to repeal a 2015 ban on female genital ...

French lawmakers approve bill to make abortion constitutional right

World
David Turner

PARIS (AP) — French lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly approved a bill that will enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in France’s ...

Harris to announce $900 million in pledges to boost women in green sectors

Politics
Amanda Smith

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will announce an initiative on Thursday to help women advance in important sectors ...